Weekly Tidbits June 9, 2022

Clothes To Kids Announces Annual Underwear Drive – Drop Off Your Drawers

Each Year CTK distributes over 65,000 pairs of new underwear. The drive is designed to collect new underwear to help “underwrite” the cost of underwear – a basic part of the Clothes To Kids wardrobe. All children deserve clean, new underwear. For the months of July and August, Clothes To Kids will be collecting new packages of underwear. Learn how you can help at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/2022-drop-off-your-drawers/.

PIE Welcomes Veteran Honor Flight on June 14th

On Tuesday, June 14th, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s (PIE) 40th Honor Flight with 68 Veterans will depart St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport on an Allegiant charter for a day long visit to Washington D.C. and the war memorials. The Veterans return to St. Pete-Clearwater at approximately 8:15 pm. The Welcome Home celebration is open to the public and various groups, military, and government leaders will be at the airport to greet the veterans. Free parking will be available to attend the welcome home event for guests parking in PIE’s Short or Long-term Parking Lot. Please be aware of roadside construction around the airport. Click here to learn more.

Summer is Here & Sea Turtles Are Nesting

Sea turtle nesting season takes place from May 1-Oct. 31 on Southwest Florida beaches. On nesting beaches, light from waterfront properties can disorient nesting female turtles and their young, which emerge at night and use dim natural light to find the sea. Also, beach furniture, trash and other obstacles can impede sea turtles and their young.

Click here for the dos & don’ts of protecting sea turtles.

Place Your Summer & Fall Ads in Paradise News Magazine

Reach locals, snowbirds and tourists in 2022 with a PRINT AD in Paradise News! Over 36,000 copies of Paradise News are circulated throughout our local beach communities and St. Petersburg in racks & stacks at your favorite local business and 20,000+ mailboxes. To learn more about advertising email Peter Roos at sales@paradisenewsfl.com or call 727.363.6888.

NEW TIDBITS:

CLICK HERE to see last week’s tidbits.
The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Our June/July local tidbits is full of local news you want to know! Read our June/July tidbits now at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/jj-tidbits/.
Pinellas County’s fertilizer ban runs from June 1st through September 30th. Increased rainfall during this period can cause nitrogen and phosphorus to reach bodies of water, causing a host of environmental issues such as water quality problems, fish kills, and other harmful effects. Click here for a helpful Q&A sheet from Pinellas County.
The City of St. Pete Beach rescheduled their Hurricane Preparedness Expo for Saturday, June 18th. Click here to learn more.
You are invited everyone to participate in a fun and therapeutic session with the Museum of FIne Art St. Pete’s visiting therapy dogs at their monthly Sit, Stay, Heal program on Thursday, June 23rd Noon-8pm. Click here to learn more.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park is howling with excitement to announce the birth of four critically endangered red wolves! The three females and one male were born to three-year-old mom Nymeria on April 28th. Click here to learn more and see a picture.
Mark your calendars for the 2022 Mad Beach Kickoff Tailgate on Saturday, August 20th! This FREE EVENT will feature live music, food vendors, tailgate themed vendors, local college alumni associations, cornhole tournament, and a field goal kicking competition. Event proceeds go towards supporting the Madeira Beach Recreation Program. Click here to learn more.
During June, local author Deb Carson will be presenting her multimedia presentation or speaking at select venues including Florida CraftArt and St. Petersburg Library for PRIDE month. Find a list of locations and dates at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/becoming-flo-pride-events/. For information on ordering Becoming Flo, email Deb at Debcarsonwrites@gmail.com.
The Beach Theatre is halfway through their Summer Movies Series at Horan Park. Over four Wednesday evenings in June, The Beach Theatre will take a look at four iconic Judy performances under the stars of Horan Park. Admission is free! There will be food and beverage options available for purchase, with proceeds benefitting The Beach Theatre Community Foundation. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/spb-summer-film-series/.
The Museum of Fine Arts is proud to be a Blue Star Museum and show their appreciation to military families. From Armed Forces Day (May 21, 2022) to Labor Day (September 5, 2022), the MFA offers free admission to active duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families. Click here to learn more.
Gio Swaby: Fresh Up opened on May 28th at the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg. Running through October 9th, Gio Swaby: Fresh Up is the first solo exhibition of this Bahamian artist and explores the intersections of Blackness and womanhood. Click here to learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

$6 Sundays at St. Petersburg Museum of History- Sundays through June INFO
The Beach Theatre Outdoor Movies Series- Wednesdays in June INFO
Madeira Beach Summer 5K Sunset Series- June 10, July 15, August 5 REGISTER
Father’s Day- June 19
Sit, St, Heal at MFA- June 23 INFO
St. Pete PRIDE Parade- June 25 INFO
4th of July- July 4 CLICK HERE FOR LOCAL CELEBRATIONS

REMINDERS

The June/July Issue is NOW online. Read it here.
Reach snowbirds, locals & tourists in 2022 with a print ad in Paradise News! Email Peter Roos at sales@ParadiseNewsFL.com to place your ads in Paradise News in Print.
Pinellas County Sheriffs Offices wants you to please lock your car doors and stow valuables out of sight.
CLICK HERE to signup for ALERT PINELLAS to get vital updates during hurricane season.
Coyotes call Pinellas County home too! CLICK HERE for safety tips for you & your pets.
Click here to find Sarah Lyons’ Astrology Forecast for your sign.
Gulfport Senior Center Foundation will be installing a memorial ribbon of engraved pavers in Gulfport’s Veterans Park. Proceeds will help support programs and services offered at the Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center. Donors can purchase customized engraved bricks to memorialize a loved one or friend (Veteran or Non-Veteran). Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/veterans-park-memorial/.
BIG NEW on St. Pete Beach! RumFish Beach Resort has EXPANDED! TradeWinds Island Resorts acquired Alden Suites and it is now an expansion of RumFish Beach Resort, bringing their grand total of rooms to 734. Book your stay(cation) now at JustLetGo.com.
Connect with the City of Gulfport through their app! CLICK HERE to learn more and download it.
The City of St. Pete Beach is now using See Click Fix for residents to submit issues to the city. Click here to learn more.
Clothes to Kids needs donations! Learn how you can help here.